Peace Officers Research Association of California
Public safety has always been a dangerous profession, and our members put their lives on the line each and every day to help keep our families and communities safe. As part of POREF, PORAC’s in-house Fund-A-Hero fundraising platform allows us to monitor and administer the fundraising process from start to finish, providing financial relief to officers and their families who have been tragically impacted by a line-of-duty death, near fatal injury or catastrophic event.
It is with heartfelt profound sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of Parlier Police Officer, Juan Rodriguez. Officer Rodriguez passed on Saturday, November 9, 2024, at his home from unknown health related issues.
$200.00 raised of $100,000.00
Officer Matt Harper and his family received heartbreaking news that his 19 year old daughter, who was living in Utah, had passed away. This death is extremely tragic and unexpected.
$4,959.00 raised of $15,000.00
Clayton Frits is a Deputy with the Tehama County Sheriff’s Office. His family was struck with news that his wife is suffering from kidney failure which will require extensive medical treatment.
$6,933.00 raised of $50,000.00
Santa Clara County Sr. Group Counselor Rita Gonzalez is 35 years old and was recently diagnosed with Stage 4 stomach cancer. Unfortunately, the cancer also spread to her peritoneum. As Rita will begin treatment, she has had more and more medical expenses come up. She is currently unable to walk and requires help in many ways.
$7,713.00 raised of $100,000.00
On April 24th, Officer Marc Kahue fell ill at work and was brought to Kaiser Vallejo’s ER for a series of blood work and other tests. Two days later, he was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia.
$23,292.00 raised of $30,000.00
SDPD Lt. Brian Avera is 42 years old and just recently diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer. Brian’s cancer has spread to his liver and lungs, and he has been given a short time frame to live. Brian’s is a fighter who is seeking aggressive medical treatment to spend more time with his family.
$19,013.80 raised of $50,000.00
Approximately three months ago, Kevin became seriously and unexpectedly ill at work and he had to be rushed to the hospital emergency room by his coworkers who found him slumped over on a breakroom floor. In the ensuing days after he was admitted into the hospital, medical personnel conducted an untold number of medical tests. After several days, Kevin was ultimately diagnosed with necrotizing pancreatitis.
$3,505.00 raised of $45,000.00
